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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Nick and Janet miss the bus?
(a) Mrs. Granger keeps them after school.
(b) They have a school newspaper meeting.
(c) They have a soccer game.
(d) They are busy talking and lose track of time.

2. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?
(a) Toward the end of his report, Nick just starts making things up.
(b) The last part of the report does not make sense.
(c) He is repeating the same ideas over and over.
(d) She knows that he is just trying to waste class time.

3. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?
(a) Their own homework.
(b) Playing tag.
(c) Calling Nick on the phone.
(d) Playing baseball.

4. In Chapter Six, "The Big Idea," what word does Nick remember inventing when he was two years old?
(a) Bunterbo.
(b) Lolomo.
(c) Gwagala.
(d) Fishika.

5. Who is Nick's third-grade teacher?
(a) Mrs. Granger.
(b) Mrs. Avery.
(c) Mrs. Allen.
(d) Miss Deaver.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Nick's parents expect homework to be done?

2. What interesting fact about English does Mrs. Granger tell the class?

3. What prank does Nick play in his fourth-grade classroom?

4. What prank does Nick play in his third-grade classroom?

5. What does Mrs. Granger like very, very much?

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